Norman Herbert BEAUCHAMP

Norman Herbert Beauchamp, aged 68, of Kentwood, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 at his home. He survived the debilitating affects of Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years before succumbing to pneumonia, a complication of this disease. Norman is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia; eight children, Joseph (Shelly) of Indianapolis, Jane (Ken) Crawford of Owosso, Mary (Tim) Evett, John (Kris), Jim (Kristen), Anne Chuchvara of Kentwood, Elizabeth (Mike) Farmer of Galesburg, Thomas (Molly) of Hastings; and 26 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, September 21 at 11:OO a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1213 52nd Street SE. Contributions in honor of Norman can be made to "Food for the Poor", c / o St. Mary Magdalen Parish. A Vigil Service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. and the family will meet with friends and relatives at the Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo SE, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Church.Published in the Grand Rapids Press on 9/19/2005.